Why Some Writers Don’t Need Another Conference—They Need Clarity
Writer’s Conferences are so helpful. It’s there we learn craft, understand the industry, network with friends who can propel your writing, and so much more. Conferences offer connection, encouragement, and access to information that’s hard to find elsewhere. I’ve taught at them, attended them, and benefited from them. But somewhere along the way, conferences can…
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Why God’s Timing Rarely Matches Publishing Timelines
One of the quiet burdens writers carry is the fear of being behind the curve when it comes to getting their book published. Behind peers. Behind opportunities. Behind the version of life we thought we’d have by now. Publishing culture doesn’t help. Christian publishers are no different—for them it’s often business more than ministry. Let…
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What I Wish I’d Known Before Publishing My First Book
When I started pursuing publication, I believed effort guaranteed outcome. If I worked hard enough, learned enough, revised enough—surely the doors would open. I didn’t expect ease, but I did expect cause and effect. Faithfulness in. Publication out. That’s not how it works. Publishing is not a spiritual merit badge. It’s a business shaped by…
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When the Calling Feels Heavier Than the Joy
I’m thankful for this Christmas season where things slow down a bit for me—both in my calling as a missionary and a writer. Lately I’ve been overwhelmed with all the writing I have to finish as a freelancer. Combine that with my ministry duties and that makes a perfect atmosphere for stress. There are seasons…
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Brooks Named Top Writing Coach
Tez has been chosen as one of the Top Writing Coaches by the Coach Foundation Tez’s passion for coaching authors is evident. Recently, Christianity.com featured him in “50 Authors You Should Know.” As a multiple award-winning author, filmmaker, and international speaker, his work appears in Guideposts, Power for Living, The Upper Room, CBN.com, Clubhouse, Focus on…
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Why Authors Need To Make Encouraging Writing Friends
Discover why it is crucial for authors to have encouraging writing friends. Learn how these friendships can provide support, motivation, and valuable feedback to enhance your writing journey.
10 Easy Tips for Finishing Your Manuscript
Finish Your Book with These 10 Quick Tips 2. Create what I call a “parking lot” where you store all the ideas, quotes, or other stories that don’t fit anywhere else. Go back to it regularly to see if you have found a place for them. If not, don’t use them. Maybe they are for…
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Protecting Your Gift
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value…
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